Property
Clearing clutter: A guide to organising your space
10 September
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting. However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment. Seek Inspiration Find your muse in decluttering champions like...[Read More]
Australians are ‘furious’ about inflation: RBA deputy
10 September
Australians are “furious” about inflation and it will take the nation years to fully get on top on higher post-pandemic living costs, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor says. Ahead of the central bank’s meeting later this month on interest...[Read More]
Reserve Bank’s grim rates warning as oil prices spike
10 September
The Reserve Bank might have to raise interest rates if inflation is higher than expected as oil prices surge back towards $US100 a barrel. More attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $US97 a barrel, which will seep...[Read More]
Cold start to nation’s normally hot home sales season
10 September
Australia’s peak property season has opened with a whimper, featuring low stock and lacklustre auction success rates. Capital cities hosted just 1462 auctions in the first week of spring – more than 30 per cent down on the figure for a year...[Read More]
Spring refresh: 7 things to do inside and outside your home
3 September
Spring has a way of making us look at our homes differently. After months of colder weather, closed windows, heavier fabrics and less time outdoors, the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures creates the perfect opportunity for a reset.You...[Read More]
Property market to face ‘deeper correction’, bank warns
3 September
Australia’s largest home lender has warned property prices could fall in capital cities by 10 per cent, with the downturn faster and broader than expected.The Commonwealth Bank said in a housing update it expects a deeper correction in the...[Read More]
‘Green light’ for rate hike as GDP growth surprises
3 September
Australia’s economy grew by 2.1 per cent in the last financial year, cementing the odds for another rate rise as the economy proves more resilient than the Reserve Bank expects.Gross domestic product expanded by 0.4 per cent in the June quarter,...[Read More]
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
2 September
Australian renters are being slugged almost $440 million a year to stay connected to gas, analysis has shown, even though landlords control whether their properties remain on the network.Rewiring Australia released the finding on Friday and called...[Read More]
The significance of adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle
27 August
Adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle has far-reaching implications for not only reducing your individual carbon emissions but also preserving valuable natural assets and contributing to a more liveable planet. Each of us, in our daily activities, has...[Read More]
‘Hot mess’ inflation result puts rate rise on the table
27 August
More interest rate hikes are on the cards after Australia’s headline inflation rate came in higher than expected, despite falling to its lowest level in eight months.The consumer price index rose one per cent in July, resulting in the annual rate...[Read More]
Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites
26 August
Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged after the government announced a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes.The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22 per cent to 5284 in 2024/25, the Productivity...[Read More]
Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs
26 August
A modular home factory will receive $120 million in taxpayer backing to turbocharge the fledgling industry and solve Australia’s housing shortage.The investment in Built Living – a 50:50 joint venture between Australian contractor Built and...[Read More]
When interest rates move: Is your home loan still right for you?
20 August
For most Australians, a home mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments they will ever make. Yet once the loan is established, it can be surprisingly easy to simply keep making the repayments without regularly asking whether the loan is...[Read More]
Activities to try for each decade of your life
20 August
Every stage of life offers unique opportunities for personal growth and well-being, both physical and mental. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond your 50s, there’s always something new to try that can keep you active and mentally stimulated....[Read More]
Early days but a door is opening for first home buyers
20 August
A dive in new home loans to property investors is an “encouraging sign” Labor’s changes to negative gearing and the capital gains discount are working as intended, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.The number of investor loans fell 8.6 per cent in...[Read More]